Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

By JoyT

First things first: Bruschetta should be pronounced :
“broo-sketta,” not “broo-shetta.”

Ingredients

• 1 baguette or Italian loaf, cut into 1-inch slices
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil in chiffonade
• Salt and black pepper
• 1/2 large garlic clove

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oven to 450°F, or heat a charcoal or gas grill. Brush the bread slices on both sides with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bake them on a baking sheet or grill them, turning once, until they’re golden brown, about 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes, the basil, and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

3. When the bread has cooled enough to handle, rub the top of each slice with the cut side of the garlic half. Top the bread with the tomato mixture, and serve warm.